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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.94, 22,972.66 and 9,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.94, 22,972.66 and 9,093.28 is: 12,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.94 : 22,972.66 = 9,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.94/22,972.66 = 9,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.94x = 22,972.66 × 9,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.94x = 208,896,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,896,829.72/16,646.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.66

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